Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6404416-JUN24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £48,526 - £54,619 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Superintendent Radiographer for Professional Development
Band 8a
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Superintendent Radiographer for professional development to support the Radiology Department at the RSCH, RACH,PRH and Hove polyclinic sites of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will lead on Professional development at these sites
They will further support the wider department as part of the management team.
The post holder is required to be a highly skilled clinical Radiographer with strong leadership and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
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To work as part of the Imaging Department Senior Management team
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Maintain an overview of the radiographer workforce to include staffing numbers, recruitment and retention, roles and role development, training and development and input to workforce planning.
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Administers induction of new appointees and leads departmental orientation plans for all staff, including preceptorship of new graduates in Radiography. Responsible for the development and maintenance of a staff induction procedure for all staff including temporary and agency staff in line with trust policy.
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Responsible for developing, maintaining, and delivering a preceptorship programme, preceptorship is a system that provides support and clear learning objectives to be used by all newly qualified radiographers to ensure that their clinical experience is developed to provide clear career progression. Responsible for identifying and training preceptors within the department to enable them to act as a preceptor. Responsible for overseeing the preceptorship programme to ensure that it is delivered fairly, and progression occurs.
For further details see attached Job description
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full details of the Job description and main responsibilities can be found in attache Job description
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RADIOGRAPHY BSC(Hons) or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive operational experience in X-Ray
- Extensive experience developing services / change management
People Management
Essential criteria
- previous experience of managing a clinical service
- significant experience managing teams, recruitment and other HR processes
Communication
Essential criteria
- Proven track record as a leader and professional role model
- Effective communication with the ability to influence change
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Adele Maddison
- Job title
- Head of Radiology services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07943 859455
- Additional information
If you would like more information or an informal chat or visit please contact
Allie Coroyannakis (PA to Head of Radiology)
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